The Death Wellness Concept

This piece almost hits its mark-i.e. dying healthy is the payoff for lifelong health. But turning death into a wellness concept including such things as seminars and “death dinners” for the grieving seems like a new age mortuary science. “Death Over Dinner attempts to normalize death, giving people the tools to discuss it frankly over some roasted chicken. The online platform provides a customizable script for hosts to engage their guests, most of whom are middle-aged or boomers. The program is partnering with the Cleveland Clinic, in addition to large-scale events with Memorial Sloan Kettering. Most dinners are sponsored by health organizations or religious groups, which welcome guests free-of-charge.” MORE